Rory McIlroy has outlined the problem that LIV defectors would face if they were to be considered for Ryder Cup captaincy in the future.
Speaking to the media after the third round of the Scottish Open, McIlroy said that it would be “very difficult” for a LIV golfer to be accepted as captain by the European team.
“I think it would be a very difficult position for the captain to be in,” McIlroy said. “You’ve got a team of players who have given everything to get to that point, and then you’ve got a captain who has gone to a rival tour.”
“I think it would be very difficult for the players to accept that. I think it would create a lot of tension within the team. So, I don’t think it’s a feasible option.”
In a thrilling start to the RBC Heritage, player Kim has surged into the spotlight, finishing the day with a razor-thin lead of just one stroke over the competition. With impressive performances lighting up the course, this tournament is set to deliver an electrifying showdown for the coveted title in the upcoming rounds
Copenhagen, Denmark – Thorbjørn Olesen has become the first Dane to win the British Amateur Championship, after defeating England’s Ashley Chesters 5&4 in the final at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales.
The 19-year-old Olesen, who is ranked 22nd in the world amateur rankings, played superbly throughout the week and was never behind in the final. He birdied the opening two holes and never looked back, eventually closing out the match on the 14th green.
Olesen’s victory is a major breakthrough for Danish golf and is sure to inspire a new generation of golfers in his home country. He is the first non-British winner of the British Amateur since 2005 and the first player from continental Europe to win the title since 1985.